Putin's warships

Putin's armed fleet heads for Dover as Moscow moves ships from the Med to square up to Royal Navy vessels in 'Operation Sea Fist'

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The Syrian military has said it is in the process of obliterating rebels inside east Aleppo, with reports coming from the city saying barrel bombs have been raining down and explosives dropped using parachutes.

Early indications suggest there will be a large number of casualties as the city is pounded with bombs.

Other cities being targeted Idlib and Homs.

Modar Shekho, a resident of eastern Aleppo, said: "Our houses are shaking from the pressure. Planes are soaring above us and the bombardment is around us."